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Cherry Juice and Prayers

Many of you may know that for the last five weeks I have been suffering from severe back pain (sciatica). I am happy to announce that I am finally seeing relief (pain level at a 1 or 2 on a scale of 10). Praise God!

I can honestly say that I have never experienced such pain before in my life. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers for me during this difficult time. One of my readers shared this information with me, and I'd like to pass it on to you.

Cherry Juice - 100% pure concentrate...

Little House on the Prairie

My daughters and I are huge fans of Little House on the Prairie --of the books and also the television series. I can still remember holding that first book in my hands and thinking how wonderful the pages smelled as I climbed into the wagon with Laura and her sisters in 1870.
Here in SE Kansas, we are fortunate to claim one of Laura's homes -- the original log cabin near Indepence, KS (as depicted in the series premier movie with Mr. Edwards.) It's a favorite field trip for school children of...

Yummy Baked Beans

This is an old family favorite. So good.

2 cans pork-n-beans
1/2 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons mustard
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced onion
4 strips of bacon-diced (I like to cook my bacon a bit before I put it in with the beans, but it's not necessary)

Combine ingredients and pour into greased baking dish. Bake 325 degrees for 2 hours.

Seeds of Summer Thursday Promotion

Here is another picture for you taken by our youngest daughter. This is the last week I'll post my Thursday promotional links. Thanks to everyone who hosted me on their blog this summer with an interview, promotion, or review. I really appreciate the help in getting the word out about my books!

This week on the web:Sweet book review by Bethany at Raindrops & RainbowsBook review by Janalyn Voigt at Book Readers CentralAuthor interview with Jo Huddleston in her August Newsletter. (Click...

Cattle Drive

Have you ever wondered what it'd be like to participate in a real live cattle drive? Here's your chance:

Dewey's Western Heritage Cattle DriveDewey, Oklahoma September 18 - 19

This year's weekend event will include an overnight stay on the open prairie, campfire entertainment, meals, and a round-up on the final day at Prairie Song Pioneer Village arena. The cattle drive will consist of 30 head of longhorn cattle provided by the Chain Ranch that will be driven 7 miles starting at the historic...

Mailbox Monday

Here is a recent letter from a reader about Seeds of Summer . I always love to hear from my readers--it's one of the best parts of being published. Thanks to all of you for sharing in this journey.

Deborah,
Just finished your second book Seeds of Summer. I have so enjoyed reading it and the first one also. You give such good and accurate detail of each scene or person. I truly appreciate all the hard work and research you have done to make your books true to life. Looking forward to your next...

Goulash

Here's a recipe I enjoy making. I like serving it with fried potatoes and new creamed peas.

1 pound hamburger
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 - 15 oz. tomato sauce
1 - 15 oz. diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni or shells, raw
salt & pepper to taste

In large skillet, brown hamburger and onion. Drain grease. Add chili powder, onion and garlic powder, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Mix well. Blend in macaroni and salt and...

Book Drawing - Almost Forever

Almost Forever by Deborah Raney

Unearthing a lost memory may cause her to lose everything she holds dear… but could it also set her free?

Bryn Hennesey, a volunteer at the Grove Street Homeless Shelter, was there the night the shelter burned to the ground and five heroic firefighters died at the scene. Among them was her husband, Adam. Like the rest of the surviving spouses, Bryn must find a way to begin again. But Bryn must do so living with a horrible secret.…

Garrett Edmonds's wife, Molly...

Barn Images

Our youngest daughter has been playing with my camera again. She has quite a knack for taking pictures--much more creative about it than I. Here are a few pictures she took in our barn this past week. Enjoy!

No-Bake Chocolate Cookies

Here's another favorite recipe from my childhood. Especially nice when you don't want to heat up the house with the oven.

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 stick butter or margarine
3 Tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup peanut butter
3 cups old fashioned oats

In medium saucepan, stir together sugar, milk, butter, baking cocoa and salt. Bring to boil and cook for one minute. Remove from heat and add vanilla, peanut butter and oats. Drop from teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let ...